John McShane, Community Programs Director

John McShane retired from the Coast Guard in 2002. He has been working in the professional development field for government, non-profit, and corporate industries for over 20 years. John’s education history includes a Bachelors Degree in Counselling Psychology from Hawaii Pacific University and coursework in Organizational Development at Sonoma State University, CA. He is currently a graduate student at Butler University’s College of Education completing a Masters Degree in Effective Teaching and Leadership.

Certifications: Help Increase the Peace Program (HIPP)

John enjoys travel and exploration. John spends time gardening, cooking, following football and Butler basketball. He also spends an inordinate amount of time playing with and chasing after his dog (Lorenzo, the Amazing Wiener Dog) and two cats (Emmi and Solstice, the Water Cat).